Project Gutenberg 2011-10-29 Public domain in the USA. 131 Moraes, Wenceslau de 1854 1929 Sousa Moraes, Wenceslau José de Morais, Wenceslau de De Sousa Moraes, Wenceslau José Moraes, Wenceslau José de Sousa Moraes, Wenceslau Jose de Sousa O culto do chá Produced by Rita Farinha (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Almamater (Univeridade de Coimbra / Coimbra University) at http://http://almamater.uc.pt "O culto do chá" by Wenceslau de Moraes is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the cultural significance and ceremonial aspects of tea in Japan, reflecting on its origins, preparation, and the rich traditions surrounding its consumption. It delves deeply into the philosophical and aesthetic dimensions of the tea ceremony, known as "chá-no-yu," and how this practice interweaves with Japanese social life and values. The narrative introduces readers to the history of tea in Japan, tracing its journey from China and its establishment as a cherished beverage among Japanese people. Moraes paints a vivid picture of the tea cultivation process, highlighting the care and artistry involved in both its production and ceremonial serving. The book also tells poignant stories, like that of O-Hana and Naotarô, two lovers caught in a web of family obligations, ultimately leading to their tragic end. Through these accounts, Moraes captures the essence of Japanese culture, the beauty found in Tea's simplicity, and the profound emotional connections that it fosters between individuals and their social fabric. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 32.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. pt Tea Japanese tea ceremony DS Text Category: History - Other Category: Philosophy & Ethics 82908 2025-08-15T10:48:33.884270 text/html 77330 2021-01-08T06:39:22 text/html 8307889 2025-08-15T10:48:54.228704 application/epub+zip 8306422 2025-08-15T10:48:43.261766 application/epub+zip 93762 2025-08-15T10:48:34.638254 application/epub+zip 1833770 2025-08-15T10:48:56.788690 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1822571 2025-08-15T10:48:45.965710 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 129277 2022-09-17T10:25:34.011155 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 64181 2025-08-15T10:48:33.278266 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 63432 2021-01-08T06:39:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18768 2025-08-15T10:48:56.917658 application/rdf+xml 10468 2025-08-15T10:48:35.139262 image/jpeg 3035 2025-08-15T10:48:34.887280 image/jpeg 26138 2021-01-08T06:39:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 11122152 2021-01-08T06:39:23 application/octet-stream application/zip 11195214 2025-08-15T10:48:34.062268 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia